Matching a modified vee Duckworth Pro 721 2012 against a deep vee Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Duckworth Pro 721 2012 at 21,0 ft versus Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 tips the scales at 361 lbs — 345 lbs less than the Duckworth Pro 721 2012 at 16 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth Pro 721 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 could be the deciding factor.